Frequently Asked Questions?

Piper M700 Fury: What is this plane and what should you consider when buying it?

The M700 Fury is the flagship of the Piper family since 2024. Its 700-hp PT6A-52 engine propels the aircraft to 556 km/h (345 mph), making it the fastest aircraft in the brand's history. It seats six and has a range of approximately 2,850 km (1,750 mi), Garmin G3000 avionics with Autoland. It is certified for short runways starting at 600 m (2,900 ft). Its niche is high-speed personal flights of 1,000–2,500 km (620–1,250 mi). There is no flight attendant or hot meals, but the cabin is accessible. Baggage access is available in-flight, with luggage loaded into the cabin. Typical routes include Moscow–Munich, Almaty–Baku, and Tashkent–Tbilisi. Submit a request—we will prepare a proposal, calculate the content, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

How much does the Piper M700 Fury cost: purchase and maintenance?

M700 Fury Piper benchmarks: new — $4.1 million. Maintenance at 300-400 flight hours per year — approximately $618,000/year; flight hours — $1,545/hour. The final cost depends on the year, flight hours, engine life, and configuration. Submit a request — we'll prepare a proposal, calculate maintenance, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

What is the Piper known for and what is the M-Class line?

Since 1937, the American Piper has produced more than 144,000 aircraft. Today, its flagships are the M-Class family: the piston-engined M350, the turboprop M500 and M600SLS, and the new M700 Fury, with a speed of 556 km/h and a range of 2,850 km. This is the most affordable entry into turboprop aviation: six seats, a pressurized cabin, Garmin G3000 avionics, and prices range from $$3 to $$4.1 million.

How safe are the single-engine Piper M600 and M700?

The M600SLS is the first in the world to feature the certified Garmin Autoland system: if the pilot is incapacitated, the aircraft automatically selects an airfield, lands, and shuts down the engine—all with the push of a button. It also features automatic stall protection, life monitoring, and the proven PT6A-42A engine. No competitor has yet fully replicated this feature for an owner-operated family aircraft.

How much does the Piper M-Class cost and how much does it cost to own?

A new M700 Fury costs ~$1,810,000, M600SLS ~$1,810,000, M500s are priced at ~$1,700,000–$2,400, and a piston-engined M350 starts at ~$1,810,000. Operating costs are among the cheapest in the owner-occupied aircraft class: ~$1,810,000–$1,600,000 direct costs per hour for turboprop versions. The ideal niche is routes of 500–2,000 km with 3–4 passengers.

What country is Piper from, how old is the brand, and how many aircraft were produced?

Piper Aircraft is an American company based in Vero Beach, Florida, founded in 1937. It is one of the most prolific brands in history, with over 144,000 aircraft built. Its current flagships are the M-Class family (the piston M350 and the turboprop M500/M600/M700).

What routes and missions are turboprop aircraft suitable for?

Turboprops are ideal for flights of up to 1,500–2,000 km: Almaty–Tashkent, Moscow–Kazan, Astana–Almaty. They thrive on short, unpaved runways: the Pilatus PC-12 lands at 750 meters, making them accessible to thousands of sites that a jet simply can't reach. They cost one and a half to two times less per hour than a jet, and over distances of up to 1,000 km, the time penalty is only 15–25 minutes.

What is the range and passenger capacity of turboprop aircraft?

Single-engine aircraft carry 4–9 passengers: the TBM 960 seats six and ranges 3,200 km, and the Pilatus PC-12 NGX seats up to nine and ranges 3,300 km. The twin-engine King Air 360ER carries eight passengers for almost 5,000 km. The cruising speed of this class is 500–610 km/h. A rule of thumb: a full seat load reduces the maximum range by 20–301 TP80T.

How is a turboprop aircraft different from a light jet?

The jet is faster—750–850 km/h versus 500–610—and flies higher, avoiding turbulence. The turboprop offers better fuel economy: 220–350 l/h versus 500–700, an hourly rental from $1,800 versus $3,000+, plus access to short unpaved runways. On routes up to 1,000 km, the time difference is less than half an hour, so it's better to fly a turboprop for short legs, and a jet for long ones.

What turboprop aircraft are in the fleet and how do they differ?

The fleet includes 13 models: the high-speed Daher TBM 960 and Piper M700 Fury (556–611 km/h, 5–6 seats), the spacious Pilatus PC-12 NG/NGX/PRO with a cargo door and nine seats, the twin-engine King Air 260 and 360ER for long-haul flights up to 5,000 km, the business Piaggio Avanti Evo with jet speed and a stand-up cabin, and the affordable Piper M350/M500/M600SLS.

How to choose the right aircraft for your needs?

Start with two figures: the typical route length and the number of passengers. Up to 1,000 km and 4 passengers – a turboprop or light jet; 2,000–4,000 km – a medium jet; nonstop intercontinental flights – a long-haul jet. Add adjustments for short runs, baggage volume, and berths. We'll select a model that matches your profile and calculate the economics of ownership. Send us a request – we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the content, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

A new plane or a used one – which is more profitable to buy?

A new aircraft comes with a factory warranty and a 1-3 year waiting list, but the price is maximum. A used aircraft offers immediate delivery and a lower price for the 30-60%, but it's important to check the engine life and history. For most buyers, a new aircraft, 3-7 years old, is optimal: the main discount has already been applied, and the aircraft still has a long service life. We consider both options. Send us a request – we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the cost, and analyze the options for your needs.